Investigation launched after sexual assault on train near Birmingham
An appeal for information has been launched after a young girl was sexually assaulted on a train travelling in the region.
British Transport Police has released CCTV images of the man it said it wanted to speak to following the incident, which happened on a train between Birmingham and Hereford on August 16.
The force has asked for anyone who recognises the man in the images to get in touch as soon as possible.
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "Do you recognise this man?
"Officers investigating the sexual assault of a young girl on a train between Birmingham and Hereford have today released this image in connection.
"Just after 8pm on Saturday, August 16, a man sexually assaulted a 12-year-old girl who was walking with her mother to the train toilets.
"He then followed and waited outside the toilets, sexually assaulting her again as she left."
Detective Sergeant Matthew Grieve said: “This is a deeply distressing incident which has shocked and impacted the family.
“We would like to speak to the man pictured, as we believe he may have valuable information that would help our investigation.
”Anyone who recognises him or has info is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 690 of 16 August.
"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
